HMM-165

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 (HMM-165), known as the "White Knights," was activated on July 1, 1965, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana, California. The squadron quickly deployed to Vietnam, providing critical assault support, resupply, and medevac missions during the Vietnam War. Over the decades, HMM-165 participated in numerous operations, including humanitarian missions and combat deployments in the Middle East. The squadron was later re-designated as VMM-165, transitioning to the MV-22B Osprey, and continues to serve as a vital component of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.